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New Financial Spreads Charts

Apr 9th, 2012
by James White.
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Financial Spreads, the UK based CFD and Financial Spread Trading company, has upgraded their trading charts.

Financial Spreads offers more than 2,500 financial markets and clients have always been able to access charts for each individual market. Clients could also add a range of technical indicators and view the charts across a number of different time periods from 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 minute charts for day traders to daily and weekly charts for investors taking a longer term view.

According to Adam Jepsen, spokesman for Financial Spreads, the new spread trading and CFD charts are a significant improvement on the previous offering.

“We still provide charts for every single market and, in addition to all the standard features an investor would expect from market leading charting software, we are also offering features such as back testing tools and price alerts for when markets hit certain levels”.

The range of new features includes:

  • Back Testing tools
  • Alerts for when the markets hit a user defined level
  • A longer history for shorter time periods
  • More price display options
  • More indicators
  • More time periods such as 2 hour, 4 hour and monthly charts
  • More drawing features such as Fibonacci times zones, fans and arcs

“We’re very happy to be able to offer our clients these professional level charts and, best of all, they remain free for all Financial Spreads clients,” added Jepsen.

Whilst the new charts are user friendly, the company has also added a range of video tutorials to www.FinancialSpreads.com. The video tutorials cover all the basic charting features such as drawing, zooming and adding/removing indicators, however they also cover how to use the price alerts and back testing.

Before trading, please note that CFD trading and financial spread trading are leveraged and therefore carry a high level of risk to your capital.

These products may not be suitable for all investors. With CFD treading and financial spread trading it is possible to lose more than your initial investment and therefore you should only trade with funds that you can afford to lose. Ensure you fully understand the risks and, where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

Greece Saga Causes Spread Trading Markets to Trade Within a Range

Feb 17th, 2012
by James White.
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Equities have been range bound this week as the Greece saga drags on and prevents strong US economic data from sustaining new highs for the year.

It is unclear as to what the actual deadline is for Greece to reach a deal and avoid a disorderly default and this has, up until now, been supporting the gains made so this year.

It is very difficult to assess whether a default has already been priced in or that the market just expects Greece to struggle through to survive another day, as this has been the case a few times during this debt crisis.

Either way, an eventual disorderly default should have significant impacts on the market and the uncertainty due to incalculable risks of such a scenario will undoubtedly shock the spread trading markets.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Spread Trading: Sentiment Falls as Ministers Look at Delaying Greek Bailout Funds

Feb 16th, 2012
by James White.
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In spread trading, market sentiment has started to deteriorate as Eurozone finance ministers looked at delaying part of the €130bn bailout for Greece until after the country’s April elections.

However, allowing Greece to disorderly default would have catastrophic affects to the Euro area.

It would most likely lead to the collapse of the Greek banking system and could cause a domino effect, putting severe pressure on countries such as Italy, Portugal and Spain’s sovereign debt.

If these countries raced the wall then even with China’s help in boosting the EFSF would prove futile.

We are in a delicate situation at the moment. The question to ask is whether it will be Political or Economic sense that prevails.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Spread Trading: Could Greek Leaders Lack of Commitment Result in a Default?

Feb 15th, 2012
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The merits of allowing Greece to go bankrupt are being debated as Eurozone officials called off an emergency meeting to approve Greece’s €130bn bail-out.

The delay, due to apparent failure of Greek political leaders to commit to the bailout terms after their April elections bring the likelihood of default ever closer.

However many spread trading investors argue, quite rightly that a haircut is already in effect a default by itself.

It is hard to see how even with this bailout how Greece would not just need further support later down the line.

With their economic growth declining with every quarter and cuts being opposed so fiercely by their population, the question has to be asked, are we just postponing the inevitable, after all surely debt cannot be resolved by more debt?

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Spread Trading Markets Struggle on Mixed Sentiment to Chinese PMI

Feb 1st, 2012
by James White.
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Mixed feelings about China’s manufacturing data has led to a slow start this morning in financial spread trading markets.

Although the official manufacturing figure improved slightly for a second consecutive month, some observers now expect the central bank to hold off any further stimulus for the economy.

At present the spread trading markets need a boost from somewhere.

Weak US data yesterday and Greece’s troubles hitting the headlines once again seems to have prevented the Federal Reserve’s extension of near zero interest rates through to the end of 2014 from having it’s full effects on equities.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Strong Japanese Data Boosts European Spread Trading Markets

Jan 31st, 2012
by James White.
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European banks are getting ready to tap into the ECBs Emergency Funding Scheme for a second time, highlighting the strain of the lack of liquidity in the banking sector.

The emergency funding take-up could reach 1tn Euros, and possibly more if the spread trading markets take a turn for the worse.

Merkel can celebrate slightly as 25 out of the 27 EU States have signed up to her stricter fiscal discipline plan yesterday.

However, the debate over Greece is still well under way as Sarkozy rejects the latest Greek budget proposal, although progress has been made according to Lucas Papademos.

Stronger industrial numbers in Japan has boosted the Asian markets last night, giving rise to a higher open in Europe this morning.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

European Shares Fall on Increased Greek Concerns From Spread Trading Investors

Jan 30th, 2012
by James White.
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Yet further European worries have hit investor sentiment with shares lower across the board this morning.

No Greek restructuring deal has reduced spread trading investors’ optimism, acting as one of the main catalysts for today’s sell off.

Asian markets put out a downbeat performance last night after returning from the Chinese new year with investors showing disappointment that the Chinese authorities have not carried out their monetary easing in the manner in which some people had expected.

European leaders are meeting in Brussels today to discuss Greece in further detail. Let’s hope some agreement is made so at least some form of certainty can take hold.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

USD Spread Trading Markets Fall as Gold and Crude Rise on Fed Comments

Jan 26th, 2012
by James White.
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Optimism fails to recede from markets once again this morning, with European risk assets buoyed by investors’ belief that the US Fed stands ready to print should macroeconomic headwinds require.

This synthetic cornering of cash into higher-yielding assets by governmental institutions tends to attract much criticism, as the use of leverage by participants in search of a greater return can potentially create again those asset bubbles that require government support when burst.

But if the spread trading markets back the Fed, and capital not yet employed participates, then the start to this year seen so far might be just the beginning and become viewed as cheap in hindsight.

Gold continued in strength last night, trading higher than $1,710 per oz., and light crude toyed with $100 per barrel once again, with the dollar falling in sympathy.

Eyes will turn to US core durable goods orders and unemployment claims due for release at 13.30 GMT, and new home sales at 15.00.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Major Indices Spread Trading Markets Test 5 Month Highs on Successful European Debt Sales

Jan 20th, 2012
by James White.
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The success of yesterday’s European debt sales have at least for now kept most of current cash on the table, helping to support major indices test five-month highs in spite of a somewhat malfunctioning fiscal policies.

Spread trading investors can become increasingly self-conscious though, turning to only potentially significant negative news flows as enough of a reason to unwind cash. This comes in light of the past year where even hedge funds have struggled to beat inflation, let alone the market.

This week has been both steady and positive, lending credibility to the so-called January effect – a month where securities such as stocks experience patterns of stable buying.

But better practice is to illustrate successful bond auctions and positive US economic data and earnings to understand this hopeful start to the year.

Happily, better than expected earnings from mega-caps Bank of America and Morgan Stanley yesterday were overcast by an improvement to overall jobless claims not seen since four years ago.

At least the extent to which potential headwinds could damage markets this year are not too dissimilar from last, hopefully both policy makers and markets will be more experienced and capable this time around.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

Spread Trading Investors Ignore Negative Data in Favour of NY Fed Manufacturing Index

Jan 17th, 2012
by James White.
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Today’s gains have been driven by very selective memory, which probably isn’t the most logical approach to trading.

There’s no doubt that the NY Fed Manufacturing Index gains were impressive, the flood of buyers keep citing that as a great reason to get involved.

Meanwhile, a blind eye is being turned to Citigroup’s poor results and the new 2 year low on Chinese productivity, both of which will arguably have a much wider-reaching impact.

The DJIA is currently +123 at 12544 and FTSE 100 +25 at 5682.

Article by Spreadex.

CFDs, Forex and Financial Spread Trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. These forms of trading may not be suitable for everyone so please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. Where necessary, seek independent financial advice.

This BillionforGovernor.com is only intended for those persons of 18 years of age or older.

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